Face Episodes

Portland aesthetic injector Thai explains the limits for the amount of filler you can get in one appointment for best results, how to reverse filler if you have any regrets, and more filler best practices. Read more about Por...

Planning eyelid surgery? Here’s Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien's honest recovery timeline and what patients say about pain, bruising, and results. Read more about Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O'Brien Fol...

Thinking about getting your lips done? Here’s what happens from consultation to injections, including pain control, numbing, and how long it takes. Read more about Portland aesthetic injector Thai Becker Follow Thai on Instag...

From heavy upper lids to under-eye bags, Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains how eyelid surgery can refresh your look (and even your vision). Read more about Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O'Brien Foll...

Duck lips, over-projection, and filler that just doesn’t sit right—Portland aesthetic injector Thai explains what actually causes bad lip filler and how choosing the wrong product can completely change the look. Read more abo...

Not all skin concerns need the same treatment. Portland aesthetician Mary Ann explains when IPL is the best choice and when something else makes more sense. Read more about Portland aesthetician Mary Ann Faulhaber Follow Mary...

Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O'Brien explains what lasts longer, looks more natural, and avoids that “overfilled” look. Read more about Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O'Brien Follow Dr. O'Brien on Instagram @dr....

Gynecomastia is just the start. Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Baltrusch shares the procedures men are getting, from facelifts to liposuction, and why non-invasive treatments are booming. Read more about Portland plastic s...

Redness, sun damage, freckles—IPL targets it all. Portland aesthetician Mary Ann explains how it works, what it feels like, and why it’s a fan favorite for clearer skin. Read more about Portland aesthetician Mary Ann Faulhabe...

Ever wondered what happens during a nose job? Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains the techniques behind rhinoplasty, from smoothing bumps to refining tips. Read more about Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shanno...

From numbing cream to post-treatment glow, Portland aesthetic nurse Thai walks through exactly what a SkinPen session feels like, how long the redness lasts, what you should (and shouldn’t) put on your face, and how to protec...

Think you broke your nose? You probably have time. Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains how to know if it’s serious, when swelling should settle before an exam, and what can be done if it happened years ago. ...

Fine lines, scars, dullness, and texture all have one thing in common: collagen loss. Portland aesthetic nurse Thai explains how SkinPen microneedling tells your body to rebuild smoother, firmer, healthier skin from the insid...

Meet the underrated hero of facial rejuvenation: the lip lift. Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains how this small, elegant procedure shortens the space between your nose and lip, making your mouth look fulle...

It’s not all in your head; your nose does change over time! Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains why, from shifting ligaments to skin changes, and when surgery might (or might not) make sense. Read more about...

Men want natural, youthful looks without the surgery "look." Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Baltrusch explains why more men than ever are stepping into the plastic surgery world. Read more about Portland plastic surgeon Dr...

Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O'Brien shares when most people start thinking seriously about rhinoplasty, how long it typically takes people to book a consultation, and the most frequent nose concerns patients bring up...

Stitches and tricky recoveries are common after rhinoplasty or septoplasty, but a new innovation is changing that. The Bstent, created by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Bahman Guyuron, is a suture-free nasal stent designed to mak...

Portland aesthetic PA Colleen Phillips introduces the Luxe Peel, a powerful chemical peel that smooths and rejuvenates the eye area. The peel can also treat sun damage and fine lines on the full face. Colleen shares benefits,...

Sculptra is not your typical filler—it’s a collagen-stimulating treatment that delivers long-lasting, natural-looking results, but it’s not an overnight fix. Unlike traditional fillers that simply add volume, Sculptra works b...

The Luxe Peel is a powerful deep peel that goes where lasers and fillers can’t, delivering a total skin reset. Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains what happens before, during, and after this game-changing tr...

Kim Laudati is the founder of SomaCell, a non-invasive skin tightening treatment that’s catching on in the medical aesthetics world. Unlike lasers or radiofrequency treatments, SomaCell uses acoustic wave therapy — a heat-fre...

Dr. Shannon O’Brien shares why the Luxe Peel (also known as the Croton Oil Peel) is becoming a go-to for treating deep wrinkles, sun spots, and even mild skin laxity. Plus, see jaw-dropping before-and-after results from a rea...

Skin experts are raving about the Luxe Peel, a type of chemical peel with active ingredients croton oil and phenol, but what makes it so powerful? Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O'Brien explains its history, why it’s di...